There were 43 Races on Wednesday 20th April 2022 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Perth, 8 races at Bellewstown, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Salisbury, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (0.5/1 +6%) Kaasib |
0.5/1(+6%) | (3) Kaasib 0.5/1, Foaled April 12. €40,000 foal, £80,000 yearling, U S Navy Flag colt. Dam, placed at 6f/7f, half-sister to very smart 6f winner Magical Memory, won Duke of York Stakes. Promising sort. 5/2, second of 9 in minor event at Windsor (5.1f, good) on debut 16 days ago, sticking to task. Obvious claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (6/1 -80%) Democracy Dilemma |
6/1(-80%) | (2) Democracy Dilemma 6/1, Foaled April 10. £72,000 yearling, Cotai Glory colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 5f/6f winner Angel Alexander and 2-y-o 5f winner Mighty Spirit. Third of 9 in minor event (3/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good) on debut 16 days ago, rallying. Should have more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (16/1 +80%) Papabella |
16/1(+80%) | (5) Papabella 16/1, Foaled February 12. Ardad filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Bella's Pearl. Dam 7f/7.6f winner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (25/1 +0%) Gemcutter |
25/1(+0%) | (4) Gemcutter 25/1, Foaled April 9. Sixties Icon filly. Dam sprint maiden. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (4/1 +0%) Bolt Of Thunder |
4/1(+0%) | (1) Bolt Of Thunder 4/1, Foaled January 18. 52,000 gns yearling, Kessaar colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f The Gold Cheongsam out of useful 1m-9.5f winner (stayed 1¾m) Fuerta Ventura. |
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Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (5/1 +0%) Makarova |
5/1(+0%) | (4) Makarova 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/3, third of 9 in novice at Kempton (7f) 49 days ago. Could progress now she goes handicapping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (12) (14/1 +58%) Devon Envoy |
14/1(+58%) | (12) Devon Envoy 14/1, Quirky sort. Winner at Chepstow in August. Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (9/1 -80%) Nikki's Girl |
9/1(-80%) | (3) Nikki's Girl 9/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in February. Good second of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Kempton (6f) 42 days ago, finishing well. High draw could be troublesome but she has good claims otherwise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (10/1 -43%) Whistledown |
10/1(-43%) | (5) Whistledown 10/1, Off 6 months, backed into 9/2, bit below form third of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago, running on late. Should strip fitter and could go well. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (7) (2.75/1 +69%) Astral Beat |
2.75/1(+69%) | (7) Astral Beat 2.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 7 months/gelded. Makes handicap debut and could do better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (4/1 -60%) Eternal Glory |
4/1(-60%) | (6) Eternal Glory 4/1, Won at Pontefract last summer. Good second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 28/1) 8 days ago, ridden more patiently and running on. Big shout off the same mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (2) (6/1 +40%) Wrought Iron |
6/1(+40%) | (2) Wrought Iron 6/1, Fair maiden. Placed twice over 6f last summer. Off 7 months. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (10) (9/1 +44%) Macon Belle |
9/1(+44%) | (10) Macon Belle 9/1, Modest maiden. Off 167 days. Makes handicap debut. Patchy form at 2 yrs though ran a couple of good races from the front. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (1) (25/1 -79%) Lord Gorgeous |
25/1(-79%) | (1) Lord Gorgeous 25/1, Dundalk winner early last season. Good third of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 10/1) 72 days ago. Gelded after. Given a chance in the weights and one to note dropped to a 0-70. |
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Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (1.75/1 +22%) Majeski Man |
1.75/1(+22%) | (5) Majeski Man 1.75/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 5/6) 34 days ago. 0-13 on turf, but has hit the crossbar a couple of times on grass and couldn't rule out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (11) (11/1 -10%) Micks Dream |
11/1(-10%) | (11) Micks Dream 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f). Off 7 months and doesn't appeal as one of the more likely winners. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (8) (3.33/1 +49%) Eye Of The Water |
3.33/1(+49%) | (8) Eye Of The Water 3.33/1, Course winner. Twenty-two runs since last win in 2019. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/2) 25 days ago. Others make more appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (5/1 +38%) Juan Les Pins |
5/1(+38%) | (1) Juan Les Pins 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Leicester (7f, soft, 40/1) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Clearly more effective on the AW. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (10) (20/1 -25%) Handytalk |
20/1(-25%) | (10) Handytalk 20/1, C&D winner. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good). Off 6 months and headgear dispensed with. Possibilities if fully tuned-up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (4) (40/1 -100%) Secret Handsheikh |
40/1(-100%) | (4) Secret Handsheikh 40/1, Four wins from 12 runs last year. Last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 100/1) 35 days ago. Has dipped to a lowly mark, but plenty to prove at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (10/1 -25%) Nefarious |
10/1(-25%) | (7) Nefarious 10/1, Latest win at Lingfield in January. Eighth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Kempton (7f) 77 days ago, left poorly placed. Now 1 lb below last winning mark and he could have a part to play. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (3) (14/1 -133%) Holdenhurst |
14/1(-133%) | (3) Holdenhurst 14/1, 33/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 22 days ago. Remains 4 lb above his last winning mark, but he's not without each-way hope. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (6) (16/1 -113%) Port Noir |
16/1(-113%) | (6) Port Noir 16/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 7/2) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and she looks vulnerable returned to turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (12) (40/1 +0%) Danny Bleu |
40/1(+0%) | (12) Danny Bleu 40/1, 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to firm). Off 10 months ahead of this debut for new yard and he's hard to warm to. |
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Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (0.83/1 +9%) Samburu |
0.83/1(+9%) | (2) Samburu 0.83/1, Foaled February 1.Kingman colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, sister to very smart winner up to 9f Set Piece. Highly promising sort. Won 12-runner minor event (11/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) on debut, readily. Off 6 months. Open to significant improvement and could be a smart prospect.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (8) (18/1 -80%) Taratari |
18/1(-80%) | (8) Taratari 18/1, Twice-raced maiden, similar form both starts. Third of 12 in minor event at Leicester (7f, soft, 17/2) 19 days ago, not ideally placed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (4.5/1 +25%) Neptunian |
4.5/1(+25%) | (1) Neptunian 4.5/1, One win from 2 runs last year. Won 13-runner minor event at Newcastle (6f, 8/15). Off 6 months. Should have more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (4/1 +43%) Naranco |
4/1(+43%) | (3) Naranco 4/1, 300,000 purchase who produced a promising first effort when second of 9 in minor event on debut at Kempton (7f) in January. Only fourth of 12 in minor event at Leicester (7f, soft, 4/6) 19 days ago. Still early days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (9) (25/1 +24%) Belhaven |
25/1(+24%) | (9) Belhaven 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when tenth of 28 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good to soft, 125/1). Off 6 months. Should improve further and could outrun her odds again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (7) (8/1 -14%) Stockpyle |
8/1(-14%) | (7) Stockpyle 8/1, Placed in Wolverhampton maidens both starts, Off 4 months, but form entitles him to be in the mix. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (40/1 -186%) Prophet's Dream |
40/1(-186%) | (4) Prophet's Dream 40/1, 12,000 gns yearling, Outstrip colt. Dam maiden up to 1m half-sister to 10.4f-1½m winner Azzuri. Fourth of 14 in maiden (14/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut, very slowly away. Off 128 days. Open to progress, but auguably less than some. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (6) (40/1 -21%) Speranzoso |
40/1(-21%) | (6) Speranzoso 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in minor event at York (7f, soft, 3/1). Off 6 months. Better effort on debut, and might have hidden potential (quite well backed both starts). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (11) (200/1 -100%) Kharshuf |
200/1(-100%) | (11) Kharshuf 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in minor event (150/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago. Much more needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (12) (150/1 -275%) Nivelle's Magic |
150/1(-275%) | (12) Nivelle's Magic 150/1, Hellvelyn filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1m Hartswood and winner up to 8.6f Al Jabreiah. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (5) (125/1 -89%) Sir Alfred M |
125/1(-89%) | (5) Sir Alfred M 125/1, Equiano colt. Dam of little account, half-sister to useful winner up to 2m Mister Impatience out of smart 1m-1¼m winner Katy Nowaitee. Wears hood. |
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Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (14) (16/1 +76%) Mucuna |
16/1(+76%) | (14) Mucuna 16/1, Poor form. Cheekpieces on first time, seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m, 200/1) 21 days ago, needing stiffer test. Up in trip. Makes turf debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (4.5/1 +36%) Nonsuch Lad |
4.5/1(+36%) | (1) Nonsuch Lad 4.5/1, Modest form. 4/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 25 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on first time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (9) (16/1 +20%) Promotion |
16/1(+20%) | (9) Promotion 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 25 days ago. First-time cheekpieces will need to help him. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (10/1 -122%) Gargle |
10/1(-122%) | (3) Gargle 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 86 days ago, not ideally placed. Makes handicap debut. Should improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (7) (6.5/1 -160%) Girl Inthe Picture |
6.5/1(-160%) | (7) Girl Inthe Picture 6.5/1, Cheekpieces on first time, improved close second of 14 in handicap at Windsor (1m, good) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Back up in trip. Obvious chance off the same mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (2.5/1 +44%) Cavendish |
2.5/1(+44%) | (2) Cavendish 2.5/1, No impact in 3 novices at up to 1m last autumn but in top hands and appeals as a likely improver now handicapping on his return. Interesting under De Sousa. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (10) (9/1 +0%) Double Dare You |
9/1(+0%) | (10) Double Dare You 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 16/1) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Possible improver in handicaps. Check betting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (12) (66/1 +0%) Miss Malou |
66/1(+0%) | (12) Miss Malou 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) on reappearance 21 days ago. Up in trip. Makes turf debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (4) (18/1 -50%) Boudica Warrior |
18/1(-50%) | (4) Boudica Warrior 18/1, Modest form. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/1) 25 days ago. Makes turf debut. Bit more will be needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (8) (7/1 +22%) Art Expert |
7/1(+22%) | (8) Art Expert 7/1, Only seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell last time but has been runner-up on his 2 starts prior to that. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (13) (14/1 +22%) Birkie Girl |
14/1(+22%) | (13) Birkie Girl 14/1, Modest form. 18/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 42 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (11) (22/1 +45%) Lark Lane |
22/1(+45%) | (11) Lark Lane 22/1, Poor form. Last of 8 in handicap (80/1) at Kempton (7f) on reappearance 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. |
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Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (3.2/1 +42%) Cemhaan |
3.2/1(+42%) | (1) Cemhaan 3.2/1, Course winner in the mud in September. Off 168 days. Back down in trip. Returns with yard among the winners and worth a look. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (12/1 -60%) Grand Scheme |
12/1(-60%) | (5) Grand Scheme 12/1, Won first time up at Chepstow last season. Off 6 months. Stays and likely to go well again on return. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (2) (4/1 +20%) Koeman |
4/1(+20%) | (2) Koeman 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. Creditable seventh of 15 in handicap (13/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 5 days ago, left poorly placed. Race-fitness on his side and respected back on turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (4/1 -113%) Spirit Mixer |
4/1(-113%) | (3) Spirit Mixer 4/1, Course winner. Off 6 months. Given a chance by the handicapper on return and could go well. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (7) (1.75/1 +47%) Alpine Stroll |
1.75/1(+47%) | (7) Alpine Stroll 1.75/1, Fair maiden. Fourth of 13 in handicap on return at Doncaster (11.9f, good, 9/2) 24 days ago, needing stiffer test. Has tumbled in the weights and no surprise to see him pop up soon. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (50/1 -213%) Champs De Reves |
50/1(-213%) | (6) Champs De Reves 50/1, Dual winner in 2019. Ran just once last year. Off 12 months. Plenty to prove. |
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Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (7.5/1 -36%) Flying Standard |
7.5/1(-36%) | (8) Flying Standard 7.5/1, Creditable second of 12 in handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) when last seen in October. Record stands at 0-9 on turf, but he's consistent and should give it a good shot. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (9) (16/1 -33%) Sir Joseph Swan |
16/1(-33%) | (9) Sir Joseph Swan 16/1, Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/2) 21 days ago. Remains a maiden following 11 attempts and best efforts to this point have been on the AW. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (50/1 -317%) Vin Rouge |
50/1(-317%) | (3) Vin Rouge 50/1, Tenth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft, 125/1) 72 days ago. Latest effort in this sphere was respectable, but others make more appeal all the same. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (2.5/1 +55%) Sulochana |
2.5/1(+55%) | (2) Sulochana 2.5/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Newbury (16f, heavy, 8/1). Off 180 days and 10 lb higher than when winning this race 12 months ago, but she will be a threat if fit enough to do herself justice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (50/1 -79%) Easy Equation |
50/1(-79%) | (5) Easy Equation 50/1, 28/1, below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (14/1 -87%) Eagle One |
14/1(-87%) | (1) Eagle One 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Sixth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 22 days ago. Went close over C&D on sole previous visit here and he's not discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (1/1 +20%) Mr Tambourine Man |
1/1(+20%) | (7) Mr Tambourine Man 1/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 5/2, won 5-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, good) 15 days ago. May well improve now pitched into a handicap in this sphere and he's high on the shortlist. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (6) (16/1 -78%) Lunar Shadow |
16/1(-78%) | (6) Lunar Shadow 16/1, 10/3, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 21 days ago. Fact that she has failed to fire all three previous starts on turf is off-putting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (4) (33/1 -65%) Overhaugh Street |
33/1(-65%) | (4) Overhaugh Street 33/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Hereford (19.7f, good) 26 days ago. Just 1 lb higher compared to latest success on the Flat at Chester in October, but he's rather hit-and-miss. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (10) (28/1 +0%) El Paco |
28/1(+0%) | (10) El Paco 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 86 days ago, nearest finish. Makes turf debut and needs to raise his game. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (11) (100/1 +20%) Debbonair |
100/1(+20%) | (11) Debbonair 100/1, Ungenuine type. Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. 125/1 and visored for 1st time, good seventh of 13 in minor event at Kempton (12f) 70 days ago, not looking keen. Readily passed over. |
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